PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- The community is invited to offer public comment on the Pascagoula Police Department during a Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission assessment next week, the police agency said.

A team of assessors will arrive Monday to ensure the agency is in compliance with state standards and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies standards.

The assessors will review agency policies and practices, interview personnel and closely examine files kept by the department.

Law enforcement agencies seeking to be accredited by MSLEAC and recognized by CALEA are required to comply with 123 professional standards.

As part of the assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments by telephone.

Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must directly address the Pascagoula Police Department's ability to comply with MSLEAC and CALEA standards.

Citizens may call 228-372-6910 on Tuesday only from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Once assessors complete the review, a report will be issued to the state commission, who will decide whether to award accreditation.